Episodes
A Chat with Shaun Howarth about E-Bikes
On this episode of Kilowatt, host Bodie sits down with returning guest and New Zealand resident Sean Howarth to explore the world of electric bikes. Sean shares his transition from professional bike mechanic and scenic trail tour guide to becoming a local franchisee and distributor for MeloYelo, a K...
The Flintstone's Guide to FSD, Robotaxis and Cybercab
In this weekend edition of Kilowatt, I chat about a new production philosophy to balance his full-time commitments, shifting to flexible weekly and weekend editions . This Tesla-focused episode dives deep into the hardware blueprint of the highly anticipated CyberCab, highlighting its ultra-efficien...
Under Pressure: How to Increase EV Battery Life
Summary In this episode of Kilowatt, we dive deep into the shifting landscape of the electric vehicle industry, starting with major structural shakeups and layoffs at Lucid Motors under new CEO Silvio Napoli. We also unpack why Slate Auto is bypassing Canada for its highly customizable, budget-fri...
Tesla's Rebound, Polestar's Ban, and The Great Battery Heist
In this episode, we dive into Tesla's spectacular rebound as they crush Wall Street expectations with their fourth-best quarter ever, driven by a massive 25% surge in Q2 deliveries. We also break down the surprising news of the U.S. government muscling Polestar out of the American market over connec...
Predictive Airbags Meet Predictable Executives
In this episode of Kilowatt, we dive into the latest developments shaking up the electric vehicle market, starting with Tesla's surprising decision to open Model S Signature Edition orders in Europe . We also examine the regulatory landscape as the NHTSA updates rules allowing the upcoming Tesla Cyb...
Truck Yeah! Slate Announces Pricing
This episode of Kilowatt delivers a packed legal and technical update on the state of autonomous driving and electric vehicle innovations. We open with a deep dive into the tragic and heavily scrutinized Tesla crash in Texas, tracing how the story evolved from early media reports to a federal NHTSA ...
A Chat About CyberSecurity with Dr. Steven A Wright
SUMMARY In this episode of Kilowatt, we sit down for an engaging chat about technology law, ethics, and cyber security with Dr. Steven A. Wright . As an expert in navigating the complex intersection of law and emerging engineering tech, Dr. Wright shares critical insights into the security challen...
New Jersey Lays Down the Law for Robotaxis
In this episode of Kilowatt, we dive into Ford's latest electric vehicle strategy as the automaker begins building low-cost LFP battery cells in the United States . This move is aimed directly at keeping competitors like Rivian at bay while paving the way for a highly anticipated $30,000 EV pickup t...
Tesla, Mobileye, and the Fight for Autonomous Roads
In this episode, we dive deep into the latest shifting tides of the electric vehicle market, starting with Tesla's political push in New Jersey to safeguard its upcoming Robotaxi fleet against restrictive new legislation. We also examine the regulatory scene down at Giga Texas, where brand-new EPA f...